Peter Andryous was born in 1957 in Canton, China. He began painting at age seven and won his first national award at age fourteen. He is a graduate of the prestigious Quangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. His work hangs in the National Fine Arts Museum in China. Peter now resides in New York, where he works and lives.

Canzanella was born in 1948 in Italy. His pictures use the warm, dazzling colors typical of the Mediterranean landscape and bring to mind the eighteenth century Neapolitan paintings. His work can be found in the best galleries in Italy and around the world.

Roberto Cipriano Zuchero was born in Torre del Greco (Naples), where he still lives and works. After finishing school in his native town, he attended the artistic Liceo and the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. Most of Cipriano’s paintings depict impressions of real life scenes, and reveal an uncommon pictorial quality and knowledge of the geography and architecture of the Neapolitan coast. The artist’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the United States.

Joel is a 1992 graduate of Miami University (Ohio) with a BFA in Painting and Graphic Design. He has been painting and drawing prolifically since childhood and has had the benefit of wonderful instructors throughout his development. In the artist's words… "Beneath the surface, the focus of my work is philosophical and spiritual. My paintings are inspired by principles of timeless truth, beauty, wisdom and love. I enjoy demonstrating through my work, the often-overlooked connection between the 'real' and the 'abstract' in art." The artist lives and works in Arizona. His paintings are held in collections throughout the United States.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of being an artist. And...like other young artists, Disney gave me my first exposure to the possibilities. Then in the 60’s, psychedelic posters and hot rod art were probably my first exercises in seriously working from my imagination. Even in the military, I ended up as a staff artist and photographer, my first practical experience as a commercial artist, graphic designer and photographer. For the most part, my commercial work was detailed pen and ink drawings. Because of this, my fine art tended to be loose and less structured. In the early 80’s, I started working with oil pastels. It was during this time my work became more impressionistic. In 2002, I began doing etchings where my line drawing experience came in handy for the initial projects. Before long, I found myself exploring looser, less ridged techniques. I still prefer to work from my imagination. After so many years of creating imagery that had specific requirements, I really enjoy the freedom to create my own reality. Watching an image develop in front of you is really fascinating. My landscapes may be influenced by the desire to escape, to be somewhere quiet and unhurried. My favorite pieces are always the ones that have nothing much going on in them, just open space and an inviting path to nowhere in particular.

S.M Lee was born in Korea in 1949. He has been living in NY and exhibiting in the US since 1989. Much of the inspiration for his paintings come from a love of the garden and also the coastal seascapes of Long Island and Cape Cod. Lee is collected widely for his wonderfully detailed natural subjects.

Malva is a legendary name and an important personality in the American art scene. A deeply religious man and a painter from Syria, the country of light and color, he represents an attempt to create a “Gesamtkunstwerk,” the integration of intellectual, philosophical, aesthetic and social values in a sensual art form. Born as the first child of a poor shepherd’s family in Tel Naif, a small village of mud cottages, Malva has had a hard life. His natural skills as a painter were not supported by his family. He left his family at age 17 and received much acclaim for his work under his assumed name. But, for political purposes, he was not able to work. He was drafted in the Syrian military as a graphic artist for seven years. He ended up with a wife and family in Beirut, where he escaped with false passports. His wife then left him (with his children) never to be heard from again. A second wife and family allowed him to restart his life in Austria, where he lives today. Through it all, Malva’s creativity seems endless. His naturalistic style gives way to a new expressionism and returns to the colors and lights of his homeland.

Gerhard Nesvadba was born in 1941 near Frankfurt, Germany. While his early work was abstract compositions, he evolved to impressionist landscapes, based on this travels throughout Europe. His work has been exhibited widely in Europe and around the world.

Paulsen was born in 1932 in a small village near Berlin. He studied at the Meisterschule fur Malerei in Germany; Further studies followed in Italy, France and Spain. He is known especially for his unique palette knife technique and his wonderful colors. The combination produces a particular flair and makes his paintings stand out from all other works of art. The artist prefers landscapes, in particular, around his home in Lower Saxony. He loves the coast and the old houses of the fishermen in the area. He has exhibited in Germany, throughout the United States and in Australia.

S. Razin was born in 1956 and has been exhibiting his work ever since he was a student.  He is an advocate of the French School of Impressionism and focuses primarily on city scenes and landscapes.  He now works and lives in the New York City suburbs.  His work is exhibited throughout the United States.

Romano was born in Naples in 1953. After studying art in the local Academy, he started his career with art restoration and the reproduction of ancient paintings. From here he evolved to an intense study of landscapes, immersing himself in light effects and the variation of colors, according to the change of seasons. Romano does not give an interpretation of the landscape, he reproduces it scrupulously. The natural light is a prerogative in the artist’s work, which he captures with warm and sunny tonalities, which together with the strength and speed of his brush strokes, give his paintings spontaneity and clarity. Romano is present in several art publications and has exhibited in some of the most important galleries in Italy, the rest of Europe and the United States.

Nicole Sebille’s background as an interior designer provides her with the graphic tools her painting demands. Spontaneity, stark synthesis and creative power sum up Nicole’s art. Her technique is mainly oil applied with a knife. A palette of intense colors and a theme of abundant flowers are her distinct trademark. Her fine art work has been exhibited throughout France and was just recently introduced in the United States.

Maria Serafina was born in Collesano (Palermo) and is a fine arts graduate. She has had a long and active career with many personal showings, which have earned her high praise. Capri has always had a strong influence on Serafina. She especially strives to capture the flavor of the island’s romantic gardens with their wistful play of light and shadows. She also enjoys traveling and seeking out the most beautiful gardens in Italy, including favorite spots in Portofino, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi coastline and the wine country of Chiante.

Simonetti was born in Italy in 1929, into a well known family of accomplished artists. He began his studies at the School of Art and, as a young man, traveled extensively throughout Italy and France, where he painted from nature and learned from other artists at all the important art centers. His work is well known for brilliant execution of the fundamentals--exquisite drawing, composition and color. He is regularly exhibited in Venice, Milan, Paris and New York.